Traditional HomemadeSoda Bread Farls

Soda bread farls are flat breads that are made
from the same dough as Irish soda bread,
but are cooked in a skillet or on a griddle.
They’re triangular and made by shaping the bread dough
into a disc and cutting it into quarters before cooking,
then cooking each piece individually.
The idea is that it is easier to whip up a bread
at a moment’s notice if you don’t need to use the oven.

Ingredients:
2 cups all purpose flour
1 tsp baking soda
3/4 tsp salt
1 tbsp sugar
1 cup buttermilk
extra flour, for kneading

Preheat a dry skillet or griddle over
medium-high heat while you make the dough.
Combine all dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl, and whisk to blend. Stir in buttermilk, forming a sticky dough.
Turn dough out onto a floured surface and gently knead
until dough is no longer sticky and fairly smooth (about 1 minute).
Shape dough into a ball and press it out into a disc about 1/2-inch thick.
Transfer dough to skillet and cook for about 8-10 minutes,
until bottom is golden brown. Turn dough over,
and cook for another 8-10 minutes until
bottom is golden brown and bread is set.
Check for doneness by gently pressing the sides
of the dough to see if the bread springs back into place.
If not, reduce heat slightly (to prevent over-browning)
and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
Cut bread into quarters to serve,
Bread is best when it is fresh.